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Qi-Regulating Decoction

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Qi-Regulating Decoction,Severe deficiency of qi and blood after childbirth, with concurrent deficiency of the liver and kidneys. Symptoms include swelling of the limbs, alternating chills and fever, shortness of breath and coughing, tightness in the chest and diaphragm, regurgitation of sour fluid, and pain in both flanks.

Formulas Name : Qi-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 转气汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of ginseng, 3 qian of Poria (peeled), 3 qian of Atractylodes (stir-fried with earth), 5 qian of Angelica sinensis (washed with wine), 5 qian of White Peony (stir-fried with wine), 1 liang of Prepared Rehmannia (steamed 9 times), 3 qian of Cornus officinalis (steamed), 5 qian of Chinese Yam (stir-fried), 3 qian of Euryale seed (stir-fried), 0.5 fen of Bupleurum, and 1 qian of Cinnamomum cassia (stir-fried with salt water).

Source

*Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Severe deficiency of qi and blood after childbirth, with concurrent deficiency of the liver and kidneys. Symptoms include swelling of the limbs, alternating chills and fever, shortness of breath and coughing, tightness in the chest and diaphragm, regurgitation of sour fluid, and pain in both flanks.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Effective after 3 doses; complete recovery after 10 doses.

Qi-Regulating Decoction,*Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.,Severe deficiency of qi and blood after childbirth, with concurrent deficiency of the liver and kidneys. Symptoms include swelling of the limbs, alternating chills and fever, shortness of breath and coughing, tightness in the chest and diaphragm, regurgitation of sour fluid, and pain in both flanks.

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